Cedar Waxwing

Posted by Pete Zwiers on Sun Jul 28, 2024 10:07 am

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These birds are usually at the top of trees chasing bugs against a dull sky backdrop, so it was a real treat to spot this fella getting a meal amongst lily pads.

Nikon Z 9 & Z 800mm @ f/6.3, 1/3200, ISO 1250, handheld from the kayak.

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by david fletcher on Sun Jul 28, 2024 11:07 am

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Wow. That's some capture Pete. Love how it shows the reds in the wings. A must to view large IMHO

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by himadri roy on Sun Jul 28, 2024 12:12 pm

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Amazing frame, love this.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Jul 28, 2024 1:05 pm

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Great low angle and pose, Pete, and what an unusual setting for this species. I'm sure he was about to catch a fish.

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by Karl Egressy on Sun Jul 28, 2024 1:28 pm

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Excellent landing moment captured.

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by peter makuch on Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:12 pm

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very different for a waxwing to be doing a move like that and well timed on your part PETE.

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by paul fletcher on Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:53 pm

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Great capture of perhaps an unusual behaviour for a Waxwing, Pete!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Mon Jul 29, 2024 7:45 am

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david fletcher wrote: Wow. That's some capture Pete. Love how it shows the reds in the wings. A must to view large IMHO

Agree! Looks like it even got a little wet. Very unique.

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